The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) held a special event in Kitwe, Zambia, to share important trade information. Kitwe is a key city for mining and industry in Zambia. The goal of this event was to show businesses how they can benefit from using Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay and the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC). This trade route connects Zambia, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the rest of the world, helping businesses move goods quickly and at lower costs.
At the event, experts gave presentations and led discussions about how businesses can save money and time using this trade route. Many business leaders attended to learn how the corridor can help them, especially in the mining and manufacturing sectors. The session provided useful information on how businesses can move their goods efficiently through the Walvis Bay corridor instead of other, longer routes.
One of the key moments of the event was the business-to-business (B2B) meetings. These meetings gave business owners and investors a chance to connect with important organizations from Namibia, such as the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. These meetings helped businesses explore new trade and investment opportunities, strengthening economic ties between Namibia and Zambia.
Many important leaders attended the event, showing how valuable this trade corridor is for regional trade. Special guests included His Excellency Haindongo R. Siyave, Namibia’s High Commissioner to Zambia; Honourable Elisha Matambo, Copperbelt Provincial Minister; and His Worship Alex Mwango, Deputy Mayor of Kitwe. Their presence showed Namibia and Zambia’s commitment to growing trade and making business easier between the two countries.
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group also thanked its CEO, Mr. Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua, for his leadership in making the event a success. Under his guidance, the WBCG continues to promote the corridor as a major trade gateway for Africa. The group is working to improve infrastructure, trade policies, and partnerships to help businesses move goods faster and cheaply.
This event is part of WBCG’s larger plan to boost trade in Africa. By making it easier to move goods through Walvis Bay, businesses in Zambia, Namibia, and the DRC can save time and money. This will help create jobs, attract investment, and grow industries in the region.
The success of this event shows that businesses and governments are ready to work together to improve trade. As more businesses start using the Walvis Bay corridor, the region will see more investment, new jobs, and stronger industries. Events like this help Africa build better trade networks and grow its economy.
